Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

kẻ sĩ

[kɛ˧˩ si˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) scholar

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Nghe tiếng ngài yêu người hiền, trọng kẻ sĩ, nên tôi cũng đến yết kiến.I came for an audience for I have heard of your reputable love and respect for the wise and learned.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “kẻ sĩ” mean?

(noun) scholar

Is “kẻ sĩ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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